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A 5 page research paper that discusses the technology was employed in warfare in the early history of America. The writer discusses how innovations with the saddle helped the Spanish, the rifles of the American Revolution, and the railroads of the Civil War, touching on how these technological innovations helped to shape the society that came afterward. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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been associated with warfare. While military technology is only of many elements that affect the outcome of war, Drew and Snow (1990) point out that the history of battle is,
to a large extent, a narrative that revolves around military men struggling to cope with technology. The outcome of battle frequently is determined by the ability of one side
or the other to make the best use of available technology (Drew and Snow, chap 1C, 1990). When the Spanish conquistadors first landed in Mexico in the early
sixteenth century, the Native Americans were astounded and frightened by their horses. Some tribes, such as the Zempoalans, believed the horse bridles were muzzles to control carnivorous beasts (Werner, 2001).
Another tribe attributed the explosive quality of the Spanish firearms to the power of their horses. Adding to the advantages of having horses in battle, the Spaniards were also using
a new technological innovation, the jineta saddle (Werner, 2001). The Spaniards copied this saddle from the Arabs when they took back Spain from Muslim control. They learned to ride
"a la jineta" rather than use the more relaxed chivalric seat of medieval period, "a la brida" (Werner, 2001, p. 25). This saddle and style of riding was ideally
suited to fast action and hand-to-hand combat. The jineta saddle has short stirrups that cause the rider to bend his knees, allowing a forward, standing position if needed during
battle (Werner, 2001). Additionally, the bridle has a curb chain and a strong bit for fast braking. This bridle also causes the horse to respond by reining the neck, which
allows for faster turning and frees up a hand to hold weapons (Werner, 2001). Furthermore, the Spanish horses themselves were different from those of the medieval period. These horses
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